Ouray rings in the holiday season with its annual Yule Fest Victorian Christmas Weekend, Dec. 7-Dec. 9. The weekend includes a Christmas concert at the Wright Opera House, Ouray’s Wine, Chocolate and Cheese Festival, visits from Santa, a holiday parade and much more. ouraycolorado.com

Take a turn in Minturn

Minturn’s Winter Market takes place Dec. 8 and 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. In its 13th season, this downtown Minturn market features pictures with Santa, gourmet foods, children’s activities, farm-fresh produce, fine art and more than 115 market booths that celebrate the history and culture of downtown Minturn. minturnmarket.org

Lake City celebrates

Celebrate with Lake City as the town prepares for Christmas on Dec. 8. Listen to a brass quartet play Christmas carols; munch on locally made holiday treats; and get into the holiday spirit with the Parade of Lights through Lake City’s historic downtown. lakecity.com

Wassail fun in Frisco

Enjoy Frisco’s Wassail Days Dec. 8-16. This jam-packed holiday week begins with family-friendly events like the town’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, a Best in the West Chili Contest, the Santa Dash for Cash and Victorian Wassail Night, and ends with voting for your favorite Wassail recipe. townoffrisco.com